Germany’s national gambling regulator is moving toward a stricter interpretation of prediction markets, signalling that such products may increasingly be treated as illegal gambling offers under German law. The development follows discussions held during the European Regulators Roundtable in May, where gambling authorities from several major European jurisdictions gathered to address emerging regulatory challenges across the sector....
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The international betting giant Bet365 appears to be preparing for a significant expansion into France, a country long known for its cautious and tightly regulated approach to online gambling. According...
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Yield Sec reveals growth of illegal gambling in Europe
A recent report from Yield Sec has cast a stark light on the scale of illegal online gambling across Europe, revealing that unlicensed operators are now firmly entrenched in the...
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Integrity alerts rise in European betting sector Q2 2025
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Betano becomes official partner of FC Bayern Munich
Kaizen Gaming’s flagship brand Betano has entered into a three-year official partnership with German football powerhouse FC Bayern Munich. The collaboration, which will take effect from the beginning of the...
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Starcasino joins IBIA to boost betting integrity
In a decisive move aimed at bolstering trust in regulated sports betting, Starcasino has officially joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). This strategic partnership comes as Starcasino makes its...
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LiveScore Bet reprimanded by ASA over gambling ad error
LiveScore Bet, the online sports betting platform, has found itself at the center of regulatory scrutiny following a ruling by the United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The ASA upheld...
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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has reported a significant surge in public engagement during Safer Gambling Week 2024, with new data revealing that over 1.5 million betting accounts used...
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GLI enhances regulatory and operational expertise
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), a global leader in gaming testing and certification, has implemented significant leadership changes within its EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa) division. These strategic appointments...
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Altenar, a leading sportsbook provider in regulated markets worldwide, is launching an insightful series of free online webinars designed to help operators maximize the potential of their sportsbook. The initiative,...
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KSA Cracks Down on Illegal Youth Sports Betting
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Neil Montgomery: Pioneering iGaming in Brazil
Neil Montgomery, founder and managing partner of the Brazilian law firm @MontgomeryAssociados, has been a pivotal figure in shaping the #RegulatoryFramework for the #iGaming and #SportsBetting industries in Brazil. Through...






























